GARY A. DRAKE

Gary A. Drake, age 53, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at his residence.

Gary had lived in Sussex County and New York State for most of his life. He had been a self-employed sheet rock contractor.

Gary was a member of the Sussex County Pool League. He was an avid sports fan. Gary loved his Giants, Yankees, New Jersey Devils, and Nascar. He was loved by many and he will be deeply missed by many family and friends.

He was predeceased by his sister, Barbara.

Gary is survived by his fiancee, Cindy LaBar Read of Sussex; his parents, Sonny and Shirley (Belcher) Drake of Unionville, NY; his son, Zachery Drake of Elizabeth, NJ; his two daughters: Suzzette Drake of Michigan and Jeannette Drake of Sussex; his brother, Dean Drake of Wantage; his sister, Denise Jimenez and her husband, George of Chester, NY; and four grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 12th, at the Pinkel Funeral Home, 31 Bank Street (Route 23), Sussex. Friends may pay their respects to the family on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

The family requests no flowers and memorial donations may be made to the family towards the funeral expenses.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.pinkelfuneralhome.com

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